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Welcome to the Stacking Slabs, a podcast for sports cards collectors. There's been a tremendous amount of change to our Hobby over the last few years and the one constant has been the passion from the collecting community. Stacking Slabs is built by the collector and lives to tell stories for the collector.
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- Today1h 31m
The Football Card Podcast #50: Linebacker Summer, Myles Garrett to LA, and Can Old-School Collectors Learn to Love Prizm?
Episode 50 is here.Pack and Brett kick off Linebacker Summer by celebrating some of the greatest defenders to ever play the game, including Mike Singletary, Mike Vrabel, Ken Strong, and more.They break down the massive Myles Garrett trade to the Rams and what it means for collectors. They discuss why defensive players might be entering a new era of hobby relevance and share some of their favorite Garrett cards making the rounds after the news broke.The mailbag delivers one of the best questions in Football Card Podcast history.Can an old-school collector who grew up building sets and registries find enthusiasm in a world of Prizm rainbows, parallels, and endless inserts?Other topics include: The future of football cards under Fanatics Why collectors are getting creative with Topps Chrome Football PSA's grading pause and hobby demand Breaking up a player collection The psychology behind buying expensive 1/1s Recent sales featuring Caleb Williams, Clay Matthews, Marshall Faulk, Rob Gronkowski, and more Plus, Pack shares a new vintage Bears pickup and Brett celebrates the return of a major card to his collection.Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking SlabsFollow The Football Card Podcast on Instagram for memes and stuff.Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonSign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Pack: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
- Yesterday49 min
The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Being Known as a Buyer with Drake (@drakes_pc)
What happens when the hobby knows you'll spend big money on the cards you need?In this episode, Brett sits down with Drake (@drakes_pc) to discuss the realities of being a known buyer in today's sports card market.The conversation explores how visibility attracts opportunities, why private deals have become a major part of Drake's collecting journey, and what happens when sellers assume every Peyton Manning card belongs in his collection.Along the way, Drake shares stories behind some of his biggest acquisitions, including multiple Peyton Manning Superfractors and Prizm Black Finite cards, while offering lessons on patience, reputation, negotiation, and building relationships that lead to cards most collectors never even know are available.Topics include:• Building a reputation as a collector• Why posting your cards matters• The advantages of private deals• Seller tactics and unrealistic expectations• Navigating negotiations without burning bridges• Why relationships matter more than transactions• How serious collectors prepare for rare opportunitiesIf you've ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of major private deals, this episode provides an inside look.Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeGet your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeStart your 7 day free trial of Stacking Slabs Patreon Today[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
- 2 days ago34 min
The Hobby Needs More Than Highlights: Why Long-Form Content Matters
Sports cards are competing for attention in a world built on endless scrolling.Every day, collectors are hit with clips, highlights, reactions, reveals, and hot takes. But what happens when the hobby becomes all spark and no substance?In this episode, Brett explores the role long-form content plays in the sports card ecosystem and why it might be one of the most important assets the hobby has.This isn't a debate about podcasts versus reels.It's a conversation about trust.About learning.About community.About why serious hobbies need serious content somewhere in the system.Drawing from industry research, collector behavior, and five years of building Stacking Slabs, Brett shares why long-form content continues to matter, how collectors consume information differently, and what happens when education gets replaced by pure stimulation.If you've ever listened to a podcast while driving, working out, cutting the grass, or sorting cards, this episode is for you.Because the goal isn't to win the scroll.The goal is to matter after the scroll.Check out the awesome software that InfernoRed Technology can build for you.Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeGet your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeStart your 7 day free trial of Stacking Slabs Patreon Today[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
- 3 days ago1h 6m
The WNBA Card Podcast: Team Collecting the Mercury, Diana Taurasi, and WNBA Fandom with Gavin (@card_collecther)
Season 5's team collector series continues with a deep dive into the Phoenix Mercury.Katelyn sits down with Gavin (@card_collecther), a Mercury season ticket holder and dedicated team collector, to explore what makes the franchise one of the defining organizations in WNBA history.They discuss the Mercury's identity, the influence of Diana Taurasi, Alyssa Thomas' place on the hobby's Disrespect Index, the power of the X-Factor fan base, and how team collecting creates a deeper connection to the game.The conversation also explores collecting philosophy, personal grails, community, rivalries, franchise history, and why collecting a team often becomes about much more than the cards.If you've ever built a collection around a team, a city, or a feeling, this episode is for you.Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of The WNBA Card PodcastFollow the WNBA Card Podcast on Instagram Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Katelyn: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
- 4 days ago48 min
Passion to Profession: Inside PSA’s Athlete Strategy with Ryan Greene
Athletes have never been more visible in the hobby.From Tom Brady and CardVault to Fanatics Fest, athlete-led content, and players publicly sharing their collections, sports cards have become part of the conversation in a way we haven't seen before.Ryan Greene sits at the center of it.As Director of Athlete + Artist Partnerships at PSA, Ryan works directly with athletes who collect, grade cards, participate in signings, and build collections of their own.In this conversation, we discuss: Why PSA created a role dedicated to athletes and artists How professional athletes are entering the hobby The types of cards athletes collect Why authenticity matters more than sponsorships The impact Fanatics is having on athlete participation Stories from working with Mike Trout and other athletes behind the scenes Where athlete involvement in the hobby is headed next If you've noticed athletes becoming a bigger part of collecting culture, this episode offers a look behind the curtain at what's driving it.Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeA special thank you to eBay for sponsoring Passion to Profession. The biggest and best marketplace to buy your next favorite trading card.Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
- 5 days ago23 min
Hobby Jobs: The Future of Working in the Sports Card Industry
What does it look like to build a career in the sports card industry?In the debut episode of Hobby Jobs, Brett McGrath shares the vision behind the platform and why the hobby needs a dedicated place for operators, builders, and aspiring professionals.This episode explores the shift from hobby to industry and why the biggest opportunities often start as repeated friction, not business plans. Brett breaks down the signals coming from companies like PSA, eBay, GameStop, and Card Collector 2 and explains what they reveal about where the hobby is headed.Topics include:• Why Hobby Jobs was created• The growing demand for skilled professionals in the hobby• How to identify opportunity before everyone else sees it• Why proximity is a competitive advantage• Lessons from Jeremy Lee and Sports Cards Live• What hiring trends reveal about the future of the industry• Why content, trust, and systems matter more than everIf you're building in the hobby, looking to break into the industry, or trying to understand where the next wave of opportunity is forming, this episode is for you.Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
- 6 days ago1h 12m
Booked to Last: Simple Questions. Complex Answers. The Future of Wrestling Cards
What happens when you stop reacting to the wrestling card market and start thinking about where it's headed?This week, Adam and Ryan tackle a series of big-picture questions facing wrestling card collectors.Will there be more six-figure wrestling card sales by 2028?Has Topps Royalty already become the most important wrestling card release of the Fanatics era?Will WrestleMania moving to Saudi Arabia impact the hobby?Who will define wrestling cards in 2027?The conversation moves from Oba Femi and Stephanie Vaquer to WrestleMania Patch Autos, celebrity collectors, Topps Chrome, Cosmic Chrome, and the future of the category.The goal isn't predicting the future.It's thinking about the hobby differently.Plus: Clash in Italy preview Logan Paul's injury and The Vision curse Danhausen's rise in mainstream sports culture Cosmic Chrome WWE checklist reactions Major Hulk Hogan and Stephanie Vaquer sales Wrestling Card Takeover updates A conversation built around the questions collectors will be debating for years.RSVP for Wrestling Card Takeover at The National on July 31Check out RbiCru7 for all your wrestling and sports card needs!Join Adam's Main Event Wrestling Cards group for freeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonFollow Ryan: | Instagram | Website | YouTubeFollow Adam: | X | InstagramFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
- 1 weeks ago1h 31m
The Football Card Podcast #49: The $1.3M Josh Allen Card, Gambling Culture, and the Fight for Independent Taste
John and Brett open the episode talking Indy 500 stories, McDonald’s nostalgia, and why modern experiences feel overbuilt before diving into one of the biggest football card sales in years.The guys break down the $1.3M Josh Allen NFL Shield Auto and what the sale says about Fanatics shaping collector attention in real time. They discuss why this card matters beyond Josh Allen, how manufactured prestige is changing the hobby, and which quarterbacks they believe are next in line for a million-dollar football card.Later in the episode, they react to The Athletic’s recent story on gambling culture in sports cards and discuss accountability, breaking culture, dopamine chasing, and how collectors can build healthier habits inside the hobby.They also tackle a big question from the audience:Are collectors losing the ability to have independent taste?Other topics include:2025 Finest Football reactionsThe Des Bryant 2012 Prizm Black Finite saleTom Brady Topps Chrome Superfractor pricingWhy projects matter more than trendsCards they would keep foreverWhy collecting should leave you fulfilled instead of emptyPlus:Nebula pickups, linebacker summer talk, and another vintage football card lesson from Episode 49.Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking SlabsFollow The Football Card Podcast on Instagram for memes and stuff.Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonSign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Pack: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Welcome to the Stacking Slabs, a podcast for sports cards collectors. There's been a tremendous amount of change to our Hobby over the last few years and the one constant has been the passion from the collecting community. Stacking Slabs is built by the collector and lives to tell stories for the collector.
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